Bermuda's Essent Group Q3 net income steady at $163 mln
Overview
Bermuda mortgage insurer's Q3 net income was stable yr/yr at $163 mln
New mortgage insurance written in Q3 slipped slightly from a year ago
Company approved new $500 mln share repurchase authorization through 2028
Outlook
Essent did not provide specific financial guidance for future quarters or the full year in its press release
Result Drivers
SOLID CREDIT QUALITY - Co said earnings power was supported by solid credit quality of insurance in force
REINSURANCE PREMIUMS - Reinsurance net premiums written for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 increased sharply from prior yr
INVESTMENT INCOME - Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 rose 4% from prior yr
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Direct Premiums Written | $342.43 mln | ||
Q3 Net Income | $163.38 mln | ||
Q3 Pretax Profit | $199.04 mln |
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